On the Connexion of the Physical SciencesJ. Murray, 1858 - 523 pages |
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Page vii
... experimental philosophy has intro- duced of late years into the history of physico - mathe- matical research . In consequence of my residence abroad , I have been deprived of much assistance and information from my scientific friends in ...
... experimental philosophy has intro- duced of late years into the history of physico - mathe- matical research . In consequence of my residence abroad , I have been deprived of much assistance and information from my scientific friends in ...
Page xii
... Experiments and Theory of Accidental Colours - - 159 SECTION XX . Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light - Propagation of Light - Newton's Rings - Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the ...
... Experiments and Theory of Accidental Colours - - 159 SECTION XX . Interference of Light - Undulatory Theory of Light - Propagation of Light - Newton's Rings - Measurement of the Length of the Waves of Light , and of the Frequency of the ...
Page xiii
... Experiments Gene- ral Structure and antagonist Properties of Solar Spectrum Defracted Spectrum - - 203 SECTION XXV . - Size and Constitution of the Sun - The Solar Spots - Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's Atmosphere His ...
... Experiments Gene- ral Structure and antagonist Properties of Solar Spectrum Defracted Spectrum - - 203 SECTION XXV . - Size and Constitution of the Sun - The Solar Spots - Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's Atmosphere His ...
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... Experiments - Gene- ral Structure and antagonist Properties of Solar Spectrum - Defracted Spectrum - 203 SECTION XXV . -- - Lunar Size and Constitution of the Sun - The Solar Spots Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's ...
... Experiments - Gene- ral Structure and antagonist Properties of Solar Spectrum - Defracted Spectrum - 203 SECTION XXV . -- - Lunar Size and Constitution of the Sun - The Solar Spots Intensity of the Sun's Light and Heat - The Sun's ...
Page xv
... Experiment of Electrifying and Magnetising a Ray of Light tion - - SECTION XXXII . - Page 316 Magneto - Electricity — Volta - Electric Induction - Magneto - Electric Induc- Identity in the Action of Electricity and Magnetism — Descrip ...
... Experiment of Electrifying and Magnetising a Ray of Light tion - - SECTION XXXII . - Page 316 Magneto - Electricity — Volta - Electric Induction - Magneto - Electric Induc- Identity in the Action of Electricity and Magnetism — Descrip ...
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